Skip the trip to Corn Dog Castle or Starbucks and try the pop-up gourmet stands showcasing the taste of California at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

The fest, which runs through April 12, showcases all the best the Golden State offers, from wine to craft beers to trendy dishes. This year, the fest has 13 booths, more than 60 beverages and 30 food offerings. More than 30 craft beers and 26 California breweries are represented at the event this year.

Here are the 7 best foods to munch on at the Food & Wine fest:

Verlasso Salmon Peruvian Poke: You can now get poke at Disney–at least for a limited time. It’s refreshing, as most poke is, but this one is inspired more by ceviche than anything else. It’s topped with a cucumber-lime salad, Aji Verde Salsa and crispy corn. It has just the right amount of kick to wake up the palate and just enough crunch to provide a multi-layered experience. It’s also made with Verlasso sustainable salmon and can be found at the Peppers Cali-ente booth. This little dish comes in at $7.50 but is totally worth the price tag. You may want to grab two while you’re at it, because in about four bites, it’s gone.

For a vegan option, these Spiced Oumph! on Pita with Avocado Hummus and Garlic Sauce available at the Avocado Time stand during Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. (Matt Masin / Contributing Photographer)

For a vegan option, these Spiced Oumph! on Pita with Avocado Hummus and Garlic Sauce available at the Avocado Time stand during Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. (Matt Masin / Contributing Photographer)

Caramel Popcorn Crispy Treat: This is by far the best thing we tried at the park after the Peruvian Poke. It’s crunchy yet gooey and sweet with a hint of savory. It’s the best of both worlds — a Rice Krispies treat and caramel popcorn. Think movie night meets school lunch but elevated to the 10th power. We were sold and even came back for seconds. Find this popcorn treat at Off The Cob for $4. And if you’re feeling adventurous you can wash it down with a Popcorn Lemonade Cocktail for $12.25 or simply a non-alcoholic version for $5.50. The cocktail features lemonade, a hint of kettle corn flavor and tequila.

Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese with Bacon: This one doesn’t need an explanation as you can never go wrong with macaroni and cheese and bacon. But the real kicker on this delectable dish is the deep-fried jalapeño bits on the top. They taste slightly pickled and add the perfect amount of pizzazz to the bite to make it memorable. You can find it at the Peppers Cali-ente booth for $7.50.

Strawberry & Coconut Rice “Frushi”: This was probably the weirdest offering at the Food & Wine fest. And simply because of that, it’s a must-try. It’s a dessert “frushi,” or a fruit sushi, filled with strawberries with sweet coconut rice on the outside, strawberry sauce and a drizzling of Oikos Non Fat Greek Yogurt “wasabi” sauce. And don’t worry, there isn’t an actual wasabi taste in there. This is a refreshing dessert that isn’t too sweet and may leave you wanting more. For $4.50 you can get this more moderately priced dish at Strawberry Patch. And if you want more strawberry flavors in your life, you can pair it with a Strawberry Frosé, or frozen Rosé, for $13.

Spiced Oumph!: Being the year of Californian cuisine at the Food & Wine fest, it’s no surprise that vegan options are also available. But this specific option will be a total win for non-vegans as well. The Spiced Oumph! on Pita with Avocado Hummus and Garlic Sauce is essentially a vegan gyro and is treated like shwarma, said Disneyland’s Culinary Director, John Slate. We tried it and it’s jam-packed with flavor. Get it at Avocado Time for $6.

Beef Tenderloin Slider with Chimichurri Sauce: This doesn’t look like much at first, but upon further inspection the patty isn’t a patty, but rather a round of tenderloin cooked to a perfectly pink medium. The kicker? The pickled red onions and chimichurri. It’s simple but savory and decadent at the same time. Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo serves these for $8 each. They’re on the pricier side in terms of food, but after you’re done with it, you won’t even remember the price point.

Cheese Tartines: Tartines — open-faced sandwiches — might not sound exciting, but pairing cheese with any type of fruit preserve is usually a win — and even more so when paired with brie or goat cheese. One tartine had fig, mint and almond crumble with brie. The other had goat cheese with rosemary, hazelnuts and a small dollop of fig jam. So fancy, refined and full of flavor. The high-end feel of these tartines were surprising considering Disneyland’s overall casual vibe. But the surprise was welcome and at $5 and $4.50, respectively, you don’t want to miss these. You can get these at Nuts About Cheese and pick up a Pineapple, Raspberry and Strawberry mimosa flight for $16 while you’re at it.

Speaking of drinks, here’s what you need to know about the adult beverages at the event:

Wine ranges from $6.50 to $17, depending on the glass size, and is available throughout the 13 booths. Both beer and wine tasting flights are available, with wine flights coming in at $16. Beers start around $9 and spirits and cocktails start at $12.50.

Maria Cavassuto is a Social Media Producer for Southern California News Group with a special focus on Orange County communities. She creates and shares content via social media channels. She also assists digital news editors and reporters with their social media efforts. She has an M.S. in Journalism from USC's Annenberg. Prior to SCNG, she was at Variety and AfterbuzzTV. In her spare time, you can find her at the movies, at the gym or checking out local restaurants.